Spider of Leng

There were scenes of old wars, wherein Leng's almost-humans fought with the bloated purple spiders of the neighbouring vales. ~ H.P. Lovecraft , The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath

The Spiders of Leng, also known as the Leng Spiders, are monsters at the service of Atlach-Nacha that populated the dream-like version of the Plateau of Leng.
Curiosities
Due to her appearance and solitary attitude, Shelob the Spider, belonging to Tolkien's literature, bears a great resemblance to spiders of Leng, in the same way that her mother, Ungoliant, has it with Atlach-Nacha.

Basic Information

Anatomy

There are hardly any descriptions of this species, but it appears that they are simply common spiders of disproportionate size. In fact, their young measure like an adult pony. They are also sometimes said to be purple in color.

Geographic Distribution

• The Plateau of Leng